How serious is Hiatal hernia?
Complications of Hiatal hernia: see complications of Hiatal hernia Prognosis of Hiatal hernia: You should not worry about having a hiatal hernia. Many people over the age of 50 have such a hernia, and it does not need treatment unless heartburn or GERD is present and causes significant discomfort, or unless the hernia is in danger of becoming twisted and cutting off the stomach’s blood supply.